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posted 04-19-2016 10:09 AM               

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A bit of research shows the helmets of SR-71 and U-2 pilots differ from Apollo era helmets in that the helmet could swivel at the neck ring as much as 360 degrees and the Apollo helmets were stationary at the neck ring and the wearers head moved inside the helmet.

Which of the two approaches or versions were used for early Mercury and Gemini flights and did the shuttle use the SR-71 style helmet?

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posted 04-19-2016 11:52 AM               

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Originally posted by moonguyron:
A bit of research shows the helmets of SR-71 and U-2 pilots differ from Apollo era helmets

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The aircraft helmets have to provide impact protection. The Mercury and Gemini also provided impact protection (padding, which is an interference fit).

See Gemini 7 where the crew wore hard aircrew type helmets under their soft suits.

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